Fred Robert Luddy, 93, of Fahrney-Keedy Home & Village, Boonsboro, MD, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 at Doeys House, Hagerstown, MD. Born December 10, 1924 in Watsontown, PA, & growing up in Altoona, PA, he was the son of the late Steven and Mary Alice (Miller) Luddy. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Thelma M. Luddy who passed away August 7, 2014. Fred was a veteran of WWII, serving with the U.S. Marines in the South Pacific. He was a member of the St. Andrews United Methodist Church, and was active at Fahrney-Keedy Chapel. He was employed as a mechanical engineer with General Electric (aerospace division) in Valley Forge PA & Evendale OH, retiring in 1987. Fred is survived by two daughters, Susan Malecki and husband, James, of Middletown, MD, and Sharon Vogel of West Chester, OH; four granddaughters, Sharon Malecki of Damascus, MD, Lisa Haines and husband, Robert, of Mechanicsburg, PA, Mary Sill and husband, Jeffrey, of Frederick, MD, and Heather Gims and husband, Robert, of Liberty Township, OH; two grandsons, Robert Vogel of West Chester, OH, and Adam Vogel & wife Andrea of Lafayette, IN; nine great granddaughters; two great grandsons; one great-great granddaughter; one great-great grandson; three nieces, three nephews & two special sisters-in-law. He was preceded in death by brother, James Luddy; and sister, Florence Synnott. The family extends heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the compassion & loving care devoted to Fred by his caregivers at Fahrney-Keedy Home and Doeys House. Special gratitude is extended to long-time pastors, Reverend Mike Henning & Chaplain Twyla Rowe for their spiritual support & comforting words at Freds bedside. A private graveside service will be held at a later date in Morningside Cemetery, Dubois, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to benefit Doeys House, c/o Hospice of Washington County, 747 Northern Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21742; or Fahrney-Keedy Home and Village, 8507 Mapleville Road, Boonsboro, MD 21713.